Lubao FM News 
Universities, colleges and other institutions of higher learning have been singled as the main game changers in the country’s politics as they hold the potential to eliminate the tribal divides during electioneering periods.
Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Joe Mucheru said that universities have been referred to as the melting pots of cultures since this is where ideas are hatched, where intellectuals infuse their ideals to the next generation of leaders and where different cultures come together as one in search of enlightenment and this citadel should therefore be the model for peace in the country.
Speaking at the University of Nairobi (UoN) during the first National student’s convention on youth peace and elections, Mucheru said that he is particularly encouraged that the project brings young people from across the tribal and political divide, to not only promote dialogue and peace, but also to develop cohesive and resilient relationships that promote mechanisms to resolve conflict peacefully.
The CS urged the youth to take advantage of their numbers to make a difference for themselves and for this country challenging them to seek elective office so that they can embark on the journey of making meaningful gains.
The Cabinet Secretary said that with Kenya having the best internet connectivity in Africa, having a youthful population and the innovative nature of Kenyans, the country is set to take off and get to the levels of Malaysia and Singapore. The CS said that the Ajira digital programme right now has over 1.2 million young people working and that number can rise to even 10 million because the demand they are getting from Korea, Singapore, USA and Australia among others is very high.
By Wycliffe Andabwa
